CPV 144 – Salt and Pure Sodium Chloride

What does CPV 144 cover?

CPV Group 144 (14400000) classifies public contracts for salt and pure sodium chloride – one of the highest-volume procurement items in the public sector for winter maintenance. The group includes de-icing salt (sodium chloride), evaporated salt, sea salt, industrial salt and high-purity sodium chloride for specialist applications in water treatment or chemical processes.

The largest demand driver for salt in the public sector is the municipal winter service: roads maintenance authorities, roads offices, municipal enterprises and civil engineering offices procure large quantities of de-icing salt annually to ensure road safety on public streets, footpaths and squares. Additionally, waterworks procure sodium chloride for drinking water softening and sewage treatment plants for ion exchange processes.

Within CPV Division 14, Group 144 is clearly delineated by its product focus on salt. It is distinct from CPV Division 24 (chemical products) in that natural salt rather than chemically synthesised sodium chloride is the primary subject.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 on the revision of the CPV.

Typical Services in CPV 144

• Supply of de-icing salt (sodium chloride) for municipal winter service
• Evaporated salt for water softening in waterworks and swimming pools
• Industrial salt for sewage treatment plants and municipal utility operators
• High-purity sodium chloride for laboratories and research institutions

Examples of Tenders with CPV 144

• De-icing salt delivery for a roads maintenance authority: A state roads authority tenders the supply of several thousand tonnes of de-icing salt in grain size 0–3 mm for filling salt silos at several maintenance depots, with defined delivery windows and quality requirements.
• Sodium chloride for a municipal swimming pool: A public swimming pool procures regenerating salt in tablet form for swimming pool water treatment under an annual framework contract with monthly deliveries.
• Evaporated salt for drinking water treatment: A water supply company tenders the supply of food-grade sodium chloride for the ion exchange softening plant at the waterworks.

Current tenders with CPV 144 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 144 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Roads maintenance authorities, municipal depots, waterworks, municipal swimming pools, sewage treatment plants and public research institutions are the main contracting authorities under CPV 144. Winter service represents by far the largest area of demand – tenders are typically issued in spring for the coming winter.

Companies and Bidders

Salt producers, salt trading companies, chemical raw material traders and construction material wholesalers with salt trading operations can win public contracts under CPV 144. Evidence of supply capacity, quality analyses and proof of storage near the customer are typical eligibility requirements. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 144?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 144

What does the CPV code 14400000 mean?

The CPV code 14400000 designates the group "Salt and Pure Sodium Chloride" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It is particularly relevant for municipal winter service procurement, but also for water treatment and industrial applications in the public sector.

How do I find tenders with CPV 144?

Tenders with CPV 144 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms such as DTVP. The most efficient method is to use Bond, which aggregates tenders from over 1,000 sources and automatically filters them by CPV code, region and company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 144?

Typical requirements include quality analysis certificates (e.g. chloride content, grain size), evidence of supply capacity for seasonal peaks, proof of storage, and for food applications the appropriate food-grade approvals. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on contract value.